Daniel Unger - Principal Strategic Designer

Q: Where is Daniel based?

Daniel is based in Stuttgart, Germany and can operate in on-site , hybrid , and remote work models.

Q: What languages does Daniel speak?

Daniel speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced) .

Q: How many years of experience does Daniel have?

Daniel has at least 24 years of experience. During this time, Daniel has worked in at least 16 different roles and for 17 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 1 year and 4 months . Note that Daniel may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Daniel's latest experience?

Daniel's most recent position is Principal Strategic Designer at Berlin Bytes .

Q: What companies has Daniel worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Daniel has worked for Berlin Bytes , Mercedes-Benz Tech Innovation (via Brunel) , and STUDIO DUDESIGN .

Q: Which industries is Daniel most experienced in?

Daniel is most experienced in industries like Advertising , Media, Entertainment and Publishing , and Information Technology (IT) . Daniel also has some experience in Professional Services , Automotive , and Government and Public Administration .

Q: Which business areas is Daniel most experienced in?

Daniel is most experienced in business areas like Marketing , Product Development , and Project Management . Daniel also has some experience in Information Technology (IT) , Research and Development (R&D) , and Business Intelligence .

Q: Which industries has Daniel worked in recently?

Daniel has recently worked in industries like Information Technology (IT) , Professional Services , and Advertising .

Q: Which business areas has Daniel worked in recently?

Daniel has recently worked in business areas like Project Management , Marketing , and Product Development .

Recommended expert

Stuttgart, Germany

Experience

Aug 2024 - Present

1 year 7 months

Berlin, Germany

Principal Strategic Designer

Berlin Bytes

Selected clients: b.telligent, Jugendfeuerwehr, Stackable, 1K5

Jul 2023 - Jun 2024

1 year

Product Owner and Senior UX/UI Designer (60% position)

Mercedes-Benz Tech Innovation (via Brunel)

Product owner and UX consulting & design for the digital platform MB.CO (MB Cars)
Customer journey, user flows, user research and testing
Lead of the development team

Jul 2021 - Jan 2023

1 year 7 months

Senior UX/UI Designer (60% position)

Mercedes-Benz Tech Innovation (via Brunel)

UX design for the digital platforms GPOD (MB Trucks) and MB.OS (MB Cars)
Design system, user flows, user research and testing

Apr 2020 - Present

5 years 11 months

Stuttgart, Germany

Digital Creative and Agile Coach

STUDIO DUDESIGN

Selected clients: PwC, reisebank, Siemens, Mercedes-Benz, sennder, Kapsch
Selected agencies: Casson Mann, Berlin Bytes, FLAD, Weik, Havas.Bird

Sep 2019 - Mar 2020

7 months

Stuttgart, Germany

Creative Director

Panama Advertising Agency

Selected clients: Bosch, Daimler, Zeiss, Brunnen, Klett
Selected projects: Zeiss microsites for various product launches, e-commerce website for Brunnen, microsite for Klett Verlag, integrated campaign for Daimler

Jul 2018 - Aug 2019

1 year 2 months

Stuttgart, Germany

Creative Director

tower 5 Schmittgall

Selected clients: Sanofi, Dentinox, Berlin Chemie, Shire, Töpfer
Selected projects: Microsites for Sanofi, Shire and Berlin Chemie; webshop for Dentinox and Töpfer

Jan 2018 - Jun 2018

6 months

Stuttgart, Germany

Creative Director

follow red

Selected clients: Daimler, Porsche, Rittal
Selected projects: Microsite for Rittal, live communication for corporate events

Apr 2016 - Dec 2017

1 year 9 months

Bern, Switzerland

Creative Director / Executive Management

nexum Agency Switzerland AG

Selected clients: Coop, Interdiscount
Selected projects: Microsites for Coop, webshop for Interdiscount

Mar 2015 - Mar 2016

1 year 1 month

Biel/Bienne, Switzerland

Creative Director / Head of Creative Department

Goldbach Interactive

Selected clients: Coop, Swisscom, Clear Channel
Selected projects: Microsites for Coop, webshop for Clear Channel, digital annual report for Swisscom

Aug 2014 - Feb 2015

7 months

Stuttgart, Germany

Creative Director – Concept & Design

Dorten

Selected clients: BMW
Selected projects: Integrated campaign for BMW i3

Dec 2012 - Jul 2014

1 year 8 months

Stuttgart, Germany

Senior Art Director – Brand Communication & Digital Solutions

Liganova

Selected clients: La Biosthetique
Selected projects: Webshops for La Biosthetique

Jul 2012 - Nov 2012

5 months

Stuttgart, Germany

Senior Art Director

Jangled Nerves

Selected clients: Schwäbisch Hall, Daimler, Skoda, Lascaux
Selected projects: Digital showrooms, exhibitions, interactive installations

Jan 2012 - Jun 2012

6 months

Stuttgart, Germany

Art Director online

Werbewelt AG

Selected clients: Boss, Rene Lezard, Marc Cain
Selected projects: Webshops for Boss, Rene Lezard, Marc Cain

Mar 2007 - Mar 2020

13 years 1 month

Stuttgart, Germany

Founder / Self-Employed

DUDESIGN

Freelance project work for 3deluxe, Ippolito Fleitz Group, Liganova, BlocherBlocher and others

Jul 2006 - Feb 2007

8 months

Stuttgart, Germany

Art Director

ECD International GmbH

Jan 2006 - Jun 2006

6 months

Stuttgart, Germany

Junior Art Director

kemnitz&mares

Jan 2005 - Dec 2005

1 year

Wellington, New Zealand

Freelance Designer

The Church

Jan 2002 - Dec 2004

3 years

Wiesbaden, Germany

Practical Semester and Freelancer

3deluxe

Industries Experience

See where this freelancer has spent most of their professional time. Longer bars indicate deeper hands-on experience, while shorter ones reflect targeted or project-based work.

Experienced in Advertising (23 years), Media and Entertainment (13 years), Information Technology (6 years), Professional Services (6 years), Automotive (3.5 years), and Government and Administration (2.5 years).

Advertising

Media and Entertainment

Information Technology

Professional Services

Automotive

Government and Administration

Business Areas Experience

The graph below provides a cumulative view of the freelancer's experience across multiple business areas, calculated from completed and active engagements. It highlights the areas where the freelancer has most frequently contributed to planning, execution, and delivery of business outcomes.

Experienced in Marketing (24 years), Product Development (15.5 years), Project Management (6 years), Research and Development (2.5 years), Information Technology (2.5 years), and Business Intelligence (1.5 years).

Marketing

Product Development

Project Management

Research and Development

Information Technology

Business Intelligence

Skills

Creative Direction & Art Direction (Ux – Digital – Spatial)
Ux Design, Ux Consulting, Ux Research, Ui Design Systems, Responsive Web Design, Prototyping, Interaction Design, Multitouch Displays, Interactive Screen Design (Trade Show, Exhibition, Event/live, Pos/vm), Native Apps, Progressive Web Apps, E-commerce, Augmented Reality, Virtual Reality, Genai
Team & Project Leadership, Digital Leadership, Team Player With 10 Years Of Leadership Experience
Agile Practice And Mindset (Certified Scrum Master And Product Owner)
Adobe Cc: Xd, Photoshop, Illustrator, Indesign, Premiere
Sketch, Figma, Protopie
Ms Office, Openoffice
Confluence, Jira, Trello, Azure Devops
Miro, Mural, Conceptboard
Slack, Ms Teams Et Al.

Languages

German

Native

English

Advanced

Education

Oct 2008 - Oct 2011

Zurich University of the Arts

Master of Advanced Studies · Design Culture · Zürich, Switzerland · 1,0

Oct 1999 - Oct 2004

Mainz University of Applied Sciences

Diploma Designer (FH) · Communication Design · Mainz, Germany · 1,0

Oct 1999 - Oct 2004

Plymouth College of Art & Design

Diploma Designer (FH) · Communication Design · Plymouth, United Kingdom · 1,0

Certifications & licenses

Professional Scrum Master PSM I Certificate

scrum.org

Professional Scrum Product Owner PSPO I Certificate

scrum.org

Certificate in Digital Leadership

alfatraining

Profile

Created

September 2023

Last Update

December 2025

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Frequently asked questions

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Where is Daniel based?

Daniel is based in Stuttgart, Germany and can operate in on-site, hybrid, and remote work models.

What languages does Daniel speak?

Daniel speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced).

How many years of experience does Daniel have?

Daniel has at least 24 years of experience. During this time, Daniel has worked in at least 16 different roles and for 17 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 1 year and 4 months. Note that Daniel may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Daniel be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Daniel would be well-suited for roles such as: Principal Strategic Designer, Product Owner and Senior UX/UI Designer (60% position), Senior UX/UI Designer (60% position).

What is Daniel's latest experience?

Daniel's most recent position is Principal Strategic Designer at Berlin Bytes.

What companies has Daniel worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Daniel has worked for Berlin Bytes, Mercedes-Benz Tech Innovation (via Brunel), and STUDIO DUDESIGN.

Which industries is Daniel most experienced in?

Daniel is most experienced in industries like Advertising, Media, Entertainment and Publishing, and Information Technology (IT). Daniel also has some experience in Professional Services, Automotive, and Government and Public Administration.

Which business areas is Daniel most experienced in?

Daniel is most experienced in business areas like Marketing, Product Development, and Project Management. Daniel also has some experience in Information Technology (IT), Research and Development (R&D), and Business Intelligence.

Which industries has Daniel worked in recently?

Daniel has recently worked in industries like Information Technology (IT), Professional Services, and Advertising.

Which business areas has Daniel worked in recently?

Daniel has recently worked in business areas like Project Management, Marketing, and Product Development.

What is Daniel's education?

Daniel holds a Master in Design Culture from Zurich University of the Arts.

Does Daniel have any certificates?

Daniel has 3 certificates. These include: Professional Scrum Master PSM I Certificate, Professional Scrum Product Owner PSPO I Certificate, and Certificate in Digital Leadership.

What is the availability of Daniel?

Daniel is immediately available part-time for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Daniel?

Daniel's rate depends on the specific project requirements. Please use the Meet button on the profile to schedule a meeting and discuss the details.